Orange Gadgets iGPS360 module with USB cable

Product description
The iGPS360 module is a state-of-the-art GPS module that brings GPS capability to the iPhone and iPod Touch.
The module is designed as a direct plug-in for your iPhone (both first generation and 3G) and iPod Touch (the module will not work on other iPod platforms or Apple devices). We also expect the module to work on the second generation iPod Touch once it has been jailbroken.
The module has on-board battery back-up which will store the last acquired GPS satellite information on-board, enabling a fast GPS-lock re-acquisition time after the module has temporarily been switched off. For optimum on-board battery life and performance, it is advised that before first use of the module, you charge your iPhone/iPod Touch through the GPS module with the included USB cable for at least 16 hours. This will ensure that the battery inside of the GPS module is fully charged before first use. Overnight charging of your iPhone/iPod Touch through the GPS module should be done at least once a week in order to maintain last satellite data and user settings.
The module is A-GPS enabled, meaning that satellite ephemeris/almanac data can optionally be uploaded to the module before you leave home. This A-GPS data enables the module to achieve an even faster cold-start GPS-lock (<15sec) under clear and open sky conditions. A-GPS data is usually valid for 7 or 14 days and as such only needs to be downloaded occasionally. A GPS utility program to download A-GPS data to the module will be available in the future from this website.
The module features a low current (<1mA) bi-color LED to indicate its operation status. A continuously-lit blue LED indicates that the module is powered on, has found a satellite lock and is fully operational. The LED will flash purple when the module is in the process of searching for a GPS lock.
The module ships with a 6ft micro-USB cable (USB-A to micro USB-B) which will allow you to charge and sync your iPhone/iPod Touch while the GPS module is plugged in (either at home or on the road).
A smart keychain is currently in development that will extend the functionality of the iGPS360 module in such a way that the module can also be used on any laptop or desktop computer that has a USB port. The keychain will also allow for easy and safe storage of the iGPS360 module on your keychain when not in use. The keychain will be sold separately.

What is required to operate the module?

You will need either a jailbroken iPhone or jailbroken iPod Touch.
Note: the 2nd generation iPod Touch is not jailbroken yet and as such the module does not work with it yet.
Your device should either be running firmware 1.1.x or firmware 2.x.x. Before changing firmwares, please first check if your preferred software is available for the firmware you wish to upgrade to.
You will need to install a GPS application on your iPhone or iPod Touch that can access the iGPS360 module. Orange Gadgets ships only the hardware module.
The best software that currently works with the module is the xGPS software developed by xWaves which is available for download here (please also see Software development below).
Another software package that will work with the iGPS360 module is Simba's Hike.app (available here; only works on 1.1.x).
RoadMap is another available GPS application (visit here for more information; works on 1.1.x and is currently in the process of being upgraded to 2.x.x).
More software is expected to become available over time

Software development
Orange Gadgets and xWaves have formed a partnership for distributing and developing software and hardware for a GPS solution for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Orange Gadgets will focus on hardware development and volume production of the iGPS360 module and will develop software utilities specific to the GPS functionality of the iGPS360 module. This software will be bundled with Xwaves' xGPS navigation software.
Xwaves will focus on development of the xGPS navigation software and implement full support for the iGPS360 module. Xwaves will also become a European distributor for the iGPS360 module.
With our combined efforts we hope to bring you the best GPS application and utilities for your iPhone and iPod Touch.
Orange Gadgets will also be developing a set of command line utilities specifically for the iGPS360 module so that you will be able to customize your module with your own user settings.
All developed software will be available for download from Orange Gadgets' website and Xwaves' website. Tutorials will become available as well.